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How Much Ritalin Is Enough?
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Quick Tip for Using the Daytrana Patch
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The Daytrana Patch
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Can the Daytrana Patch Be Abused?
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Strattera: ADHD Medication FAQ
Non-stimulant attention deficit medication Strattera can treat distractibility, impulsivity, and... ADHD non-stimulant medication Strattera»
Do Medications “Cure” ADD?
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Former Drinking Problem
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Are Trial-and-Error Meds a Thing of the Past?
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Medication on the Job (Airline Pilot)
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Strattera for Comorbidities
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Stimulant Addiction
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Long-Term Effects of Stimulants
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Mixing Medications: Stimulants and Nonstimulants
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Mixing Medications: Valium and ADHD Stimulants
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When ADHD Medicine Is Ineffective
"We've tried every ADHD medication on the market, but every... more »
Mixing Medications: Over-the-Counter and Stimulants
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Signs of Adderall Addiction
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Long-Term Concerta Use
"Is it true that long-term use of Concerta can cause... more »
Differences in Stimulant Medications
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New Treatment Available Soon
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ADHD Sex Drive: Do Medications Help or Hurt?
"Do the drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... ADHD drugs affect adults' libido?»
Accidental Overdose
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Stimulant Medications Not Working
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What to Know About the New ADHD Med
"I read about a new long-acting, nonstimulant ADHD medication. Can... more »
Medication Switcheroo
"After only two doses of a long-acting stimulant, I felt... more »
Icy Extremities
"Our son has had extremely cold hands and feet since... more »
Mixing Medication with Alcohol
"Should I refrain from taking my ADD medication on days... more »
Vitamins & Stimulants: A Bad Interaction?
"I heard recently that vitamin supplements interact with stimulant medication... more »
Why Does My Son's Doctor Want to Take Him Off ADHD Medication?
"My 21-year-old son's ADHD medication is effective in treating his... more »
Can I Request a Higher Dose of My ADHD Medicine?
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Roadblock at the Pharmacy
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Skipping Doses Can Be Dangerous for Some ADHD Adults
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When Strattera Isn't Enough
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How Meds Affect Personality
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Increased Appetite
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Meds and Migraines
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Ending a Long-Term Drug Treatment
"I've been taking Dexedrine since being diagnosed with ADD nine... more »
Desoxyn
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Questions About Concerta.
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Too Much Medication? Or the Wrong Kind?
"My medication no longer works. I've had to escalate the... more »
ADHD Medication and Smoking
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Pushing Antidepressants
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O.K. to Donate Blood
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Poor Prescriptions
"I've tried various drugs to treat my ADHD, but they... more »
Foods That Interfere
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Meds During Pregnancy
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Dry Mouth as a Side Effect
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Understanding Meds
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Stimulant Drug Interactions
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Stimulants: Short-Term Fix? Or Lifelong Drug?
"Are stimulants generally taken for just a short period, or... more »
Are Dosages Based on Weight?
"If AD/HD medication dosages aren't calculated by weight, why did... more »
False Positive on Drug Test
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